intricacy
noun
in·tri·ca·cy
ˈin-tri-kə-sē 
plural intricacies
1
: the quality or state of being intricate
2
: something intricate
the intricacies of a plot
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Examples of intricacy in a Sentence
She admired the composition for its beauty and intricacy.
I had trouble following all the intricacies in the plot.
the intricacies of English grammar
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With over $400 million in total settlements and verdicts, their team of attorneys understands the intricacies of truck accident claims.
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Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
For consumers who never previously had reason to contemplate the intricacies of the global supply chain, all of this was cosmically disconcerting.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
Despite the intricacies of its subject, the book is highly readable, its academic narrative interspersed with curious legal cases and episodes from the author’s own experience navigating Chechnya.
—Egor Lazarev, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
The family practiced together in the front yard, learning to appreciate the intricacies of the position that often are overshadowed.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
For consumers who never previously had reason to contemplate the intricacies of the global supply chain, all of this was cosmically disconcerting.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
Despite the intricacies of its subject, the book is highly readable, its academic narrative interspersed with curious legal cases and episodes from the author’s own experience navigating Chechnya.
—Egor Lazarev, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
The family practiced together in the front yard, learning to appreciate the intricacies of the position that often are overshadowed.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intricacy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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intricacy
noun
in·tri·ca·cy
ˈin-tri-kə-sē
plural intricacies
1
: the quality or state of being intricate
2
: something intricate
the intricacies of the plot
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